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CHIEF ROBERT E THAYER RETIRES AFTER 33 YEARS
February 18, 2023 | FLORIDA
WILLIE CIRONE, Senior Correspondent
Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSChief Robert E Thayer
Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSChief Robert E Thayer inspecting the department
Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSFirefighters, EMS, Friends and Family attended
Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSSouthern Manatee Chiefs and Officers
Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSManatee County Honor Guard prepare Flag for Chief Robert E Thayer
Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSThe Honor Guard presents the flag to Chief Robert E Thayer
Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSThe table of gifts and awards
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Chief Robert E Thayer retires after 33 years with Southern Manatee Fire District. Chief Thayer started as a Volunteer an worked his way into the pais Deoartment. As he climbed the ladder to Chief he held every position in the Fire Department on every shift.